Rep. John Cabello

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the fee for all sport fishing licenses shall be waived for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces that have been honorably discharged. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the fee for a hunting license to hunt all species shall be waived for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces that have been honorably discharged. Effective immediately.

Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that if the Administrator, State's Attorney, or Director has investigated and reasonably determines that a dog is a vicious dog, that official may file a complaint in the circuit court in the name of the People of the State of Illinois to deem a dog to be a vicious dog. Deletes language providing that a citizen of the county in which the dog exists may file a complaint to commence a hearing to deem a dog to be a vicious dog. Provides that the changes are only effective to causes of actions accruing on or after the effective date of the bill. Provides that after a thorough investigation including: sending, within 10 business days of the Administrator or Director becoming aware of the alleged infraction, notifications to the owner of the alleged infractions, the fact of the initiation of an investigation, and affording the owner an opportunity to meet with the Administrator or Director prior to the making of a determination; gathering of any medical or veterinary evidence; interviewing witnesses; and making a detailed written report, an animal control warden, deputy administrator, or law enforcement agent may, after determining that there exists probable cause to believe that a dog is a dangerous dog, ask the Administrator, or his or her designee, or the Director, to deem a dog to be "dangerous". Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases various penalties for aggravated battery. Provides that aggravated battery by causing great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to any child under the age of 13 years, or to any severely or profoundly intellectually disabled person is a Class X felony for which a person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 60 years. Provides that aggravated battery by causing great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement is a Class X (rather than a Class 1) felony when the aggravated battery was intentional and involved the infliction of torture. Increases other penalties for aggravated battery.

Amends the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971. Provides that a sign in place on the effective date of the amendatory Act that is encroaching on public property where the majority of the sign is located on private property may be maintained along primary or Interstate highways. Effective immediately.

Amends the Counties Code. Modifies the format of the referendum question for counties seeking to impose a school facility occupation tax to include a brief description of the project for which the revenue from the tax will be used and a definite period of time during which the tax will be imposed. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Includes as a predicate offense under the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law (or "RICO") a Class 2 felony or higher violation of the dog fighting statute. Increases the penalties for dog fighting by one class.

Amends the Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act. Provides that for an employer who is unable or unwilling to make an annual certification under the Act, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall make the certification for an otherwise qualified retired law enforcement officer. Makes changes to the definition to "peace officer" concerning qualified retired law enforcement officers. Effective immediately.

Repeals the Illinois TRUST Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that no tax shall be imposed under the Act upon the importation or receipt of aviation fuels and kerosene at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that the tax shall not be imposed upon the importation or receipt of aviation fuels and kerosene at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.